modify_task

MCP tool from Taskwarrior MCP by omniwaifu

Update task attributes

How to use it

Project documentation lists modify_task for the Taskwarrior MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), then check which tools your installed version makes available. Tool availability can depend on configuration and credentials. A server handshake does not verify this tool’s behavior. See the full listing for setup details.

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remove_annotation

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remove_dependency

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start_task

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stop_task

Stop timer on task

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